22 Bog Walkin’

April-May 2008/Volume 30 Issue 2

FEATURES

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What’s Not to Love About a Bog?
by Sparky Stensaas
May we suggest planning a pleasant stroll through the fascinating plants and critters in a regional bog - spruce or sphagnum, you choose.

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More Than a Hat
by Jared Glovsky
That Up North icon, the Stormy Kromer, was nearly retired several years  ago, but an enterprising Yooper kept his head and a warm hat to boot.

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Lake Superior Recreation Guide
RG2 Raptors Among Us by Michael Furtman
  Peregrine falcons have made an amazing comeback by the shores.
RG10 Superior Catches - Bling for Birders
  For new birders, here’s some expert advice on equipment.
RG 12 A Lifetime of Experiences by Konnie LeMay     
  Lake Superior boaters know Bonnie Dahl and her “boating bible.”
RG 16 Recipe Box: The Perfect Trail Mix by Juli Kellner
  Power-boosting camp food that actually tastes good.
RG 18 Golfing Short Strokes & Directory  
  Some regional tidbits, a couple of good books and a list of local courses.
RG 24 Recreational Talker by Konnie LeMay   
  Ken Buehler lends his voice to many recreational events and charities.
RG 28 Family Camping as Easy as a Pop-up Tent by Konnie LeMay
  Remember family camping trips? Make memories for your kids, too

Departments

   4 Letters

   6 Who Are We

   7 Welcome to the Big Lake
      Come On to Our House
      by Konnie LeMay

    8 Around the Circle

  10 Superior Reviews
      Regional Books

  14 Kitchi-Gami Almanac
       Lake map & notes, water levels

  15 Almanac Special Report
      Whither Our Water?
      by Konnie LeMay

  17 Lake Superior Journal
       Either, Ore
       by David Helberg

  20 By the Shores
       Sunrise Run
       photo by Jack Rendulich

       LSM Gift Guide

  79 Travel & Events
       Milestones for Museums
       by Bob Berg

       84 Michigan   86 Minnesota
       89 Ontario      91 Wisconsin

  92 Lake Superior Marketplace

  95 Advertiser Index

  96 View•Point
       Swift-Water Spring
       photo by Dennis O’Hara

41 Falcons